Environmental Science and Protection Technicians Salary in Pennsylvania
Also called: Environmental Science Technicians
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians in Pennsylvania earn a median of $60,650 a year, +10% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $60,650
- vs. U.S. median
- +10% ($55,090)
- Rank among states
- 11 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,180
Pay range in Pennsylvania
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,530; the top 10% earn over $97,390. Nationally the range is $38,170 to $94,160.
States ranked near Pennsylvania
Similar jobs in Pennsylvania
- Environmental Compliance Inspectors$85,580 median in Pennsylvania (broader BLS group)
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$59,920 median in Pennsylvania
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$76,110 median in Pennsylvania
- Forensic Science Technicians$61,580 median in Pennsylvania
- Conservation Scientists$61,480 median in Pennsylvania
- Soil and Plant Scientists$70,550 median in Pennsylvania
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians pay in Pennsylvania
How much do environmental science and protection technicians make in Pennsylvania?
The median is $60,650 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,530 and the top 10% earn over $97,390. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Pennsylvania a good state for environmental science and protection technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 11 of 49 (+10% vs. the national median of $55,090). Living costs are not included.